Reports are continuing to emerge suggesting that AC Milan are seriously about landing Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech this summer.
Chelsea paid a big fee for Ziyech – €40m according to most sources – and there was a lot of excitement surrounding the arrival of the forward from Ajax, but he amassed just four goals in 33 appearances across the Premier League and Champions League.
According to this morning’s edition of il Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews), Ziyech occupies one of the top positions on Milan’s wish list as they look for quality reinforcements ahead of a return to the Champions League.
The paper even claims that directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara would be willing to wait until the last days of the market to negotiate with Chelsea. The duo will be ready if the Blues open up to the formula of a loan with option to buy, though his salary could be an obstacle.
Meanwhile, Calciomercato.com also report that Ziyech remains the favoured target of Maldini and Massara, and they think the excellent relations they have with the leadership of Chelsea could help. The Moroccan is not considered essential by Thomas Tuchel and can leave, with Milan eyeing a loan with option to buy plus a buy-back set above €25m.
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